Senior Financial Analyst - Brand Finance

Job Description:

• Provide strategic and action-oriented financial guidance and analyses on business plans, targets and controls to support the Brand leads in effective decision-making and the achievement of sales and profitability targets
• Manage and maintain integrity of Brand long-range strategic financial plans, monthly category forecast (volume, sales & margin) and seasonal product margin planning
• Ensure financial as-well-as non-financial managers are provided top notch and highly accurate data and insights to drive actionable business decisions
• Develop and implement creative process improvements and best-known practices while simplifying current financial management processes
• Identify and analyze business risks and opportunities to determine impact on financial results, including post-mortems on outcomes
• Lead and participate in cross functional projects as required
• Create transparency on KPI's with respect to business plans – Revenue, Volume, Margin, Range Size & Efficiencies
• Support the creation and implementation of meaningful P&L targets and provide regular analysis to steer the operational target achievement
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial analysis, incorporating relevant insights into business strategies.
• Reports current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making.
• Help with monthly & quarterly internal reporting, including driving insightful analyses to explain trends and any variance to plans

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
• Proven experience as a financial analyst, with a minimum of 6 years in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial metrics, and performance indicators.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business performance and value creation.
• Highly analytical with the ability to work independently & manage several simultaneous projects while delivering high quality work.
• Willingness to invest time and effort to understand business, customers and competitive dynamics to influence strategic business decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel needed - Possessing the ability to use spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data relevant to business tasks.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).